1998 Ford Contour Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1998 Ford Contour, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (27% of reports).
- 62fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 17 of 62 complaints (27%)
- Further information: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Contour fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Contour | 34 | 17% | 52,000 |
| 1999 Contour | 26 | 6% | 73,556 |
| 1998 Contour | 62 | 7% | 55,000 |
| 1997 Contour | 9 | 4% | 56,000 |
| 1996 Contour | 29 | 5% | 127,000 |
| 1995 Contour | 83 | 9% | 67,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 1998 Ford Contour. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1998 ford contour. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake line corrosion. *smd the consumer stated the brakes the failed. The repair shop, stated there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The consumer also stated the gas line leading to the tank had to be replaced, due to corrosion. *jb
THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WHICH CONNECTS TO THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY BOX HAS WIRING FOR WHICH THE INSULATION COMES OFF EXPOSING LIVE, BARE WIRES. THIS LEADS TO SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH AFFECTS DRIVABILITY (ENGINE RUNS ERRATICALLY AND AFFECTS THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS OPERATION)…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. The contact stated that when dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, the automatic fuel nozzle would shut off at any fuel capacity level. The failure was a continuous occurrence when dispensing fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Ford Contours have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1998 Ford Contour (7% of the 846 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Contour fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1998 Ford Contour?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 17 of 62 complaints, followed by “further information” (5).
Other 1998 Ford Contour problems
See all 1998 Ford Contour problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Contour years.